General Museum Information

Beaches Museum Holiday Closure Dates

The Beaches Museum will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th) as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st). Please plan your holiday visits accordingly!

Holidays in the Village Schedule of Events

Beaches North Pole Express – Free Admission, Donations Encouraged

Friday, December 13, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Santa and the Beaches North Pole Express Conductor have found time in their busy schedules to join us for these two days! Write a letter to Santa, share cocoa and cookies, ride the trackless train, and create holiday crafts – so many wonderful activities!

Christmas at the Cabin – $5 Admission, Free to Members

Thursday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

There will be music and dance performances at the historic Beaches Museum Chapel; period décor and lights on display throughout the history park; and an open fire for marshmallow roasting. Join us and celebrate this holiday season.

Glow in the Dark Chanukah Celebration – Free with Advance Registration through Chabad at the Beaches

Thursday, December 26, 6:00 p.m.

Join Chabad at the Beaches and the Beaches Museum for Chanukah celebrations including a menorah lighting, glow in the dark arts and crafts, carnival games, fresh latkes, and more!

An Evening of Jewish Culture – $25 Admission On-Site, $18 Pre-Registration Admission through Chabad at the Beaches Website through January 5th

Sunday, January 12, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join Chabad at the Beaches at the Beaches Museum for an evening of Jewish culture featuring a pop-up art exhibit with Suzanne Schuenke; Ashkenazik and Sefardic music, a lecture on Jewish humor through the ages with Dr. Caroline Gruenbaum, and light appetizers from the Ashkenazik and Sefardic kitchen.

Beaches Museum
381 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250